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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    American Pickers Season 17 Episode 18 - Moonshine and Motors
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #1 - Moonshine and Motors

    S17:E18

    Bobby's seven-generation Georgia homestead offers it's Southern picking.

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  2. American Pickers Season 17 Episode 19 - Georgia Wonderland
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    #2 - Georgia Wonderland

    S17:E19

    While Robbie crosses the Rockies with a legendary car in tow, Mike and Mefford go for a high-speed joyride in a banned muscle car without breaks.

    Director:Unknown
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  3. American Pickers Season 17 Episode 20 - Zephyrville
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #3 - Zephyrville

    S17:E20

    In Florida, Mike meets a gun-slinging cowboy who reels him with tales from the golden age of Hollywood westerns.

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  4. American Pickers Season 17 Episode 21 - Desert Gold Rush
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    #4 - Desert Gold Rush

    S17:E21

    It's a banner day in Arizona with back-to-back picks featuring a late artist's one-of-a-kind collection and a jaw-dropping stash of vintage hi-fi.

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  5. American Pickers Season 18 Episode 14 - Picking Nirvana
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    #5 - Picking Nirvana

    S18:E14

    In Ohio, a late friend's picking nirvana has the Wolfe brothers howling. With a successful demolition business and an eye for treasure, Brian amassed a mind-boggling collection of rare oversize gems. And, honoring both his memory and his wife, the brothers drop big money pieces that tell the story of America. Meanwhile, back in Tennessee, Mefford calls in the experts for a killer paint job on the shop's exterior.

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  6. American Pickers Season 18 Episode 17 - Fiddles and Picks
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #6 - Fiddles and Picks

    S18:E17

    Mike and Jersey Jon hone in on some big-money picks in North Carolina, while Danielle and Robbie meet a legendary bluegrass fiddler who has an awesome Nashville collection.

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  7. American Pickers Season 18 Episode 18 - Paradise Picking
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    #7 - Paradise Picking

    S18:E18

    Robbie gets revved up for a time-travel bike in Mississippi, and Mike unearths a barn-fresh 1932 pickup in North Carolina that hasn't seen the light of day in 50 years.

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  8. American Pickers Season 18 Episode 19 - Secrets of the Hotel
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    #8 - Secrets of the Hotel

    S18:E19

    Mike and Jersey Jon travel to North Carolina; Danielle and Robbie uncover the celebrated history of a legendary Kentucky hotel.

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  9. American Pickers Season 18 Episode 20 - Radioactive Rust
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    #9 - Radioactive Rust

    S18:E20

    A retired Air Force general reveals the story of his American Dream; meanwhile Robbie and Danielle are dazzled by the glow of a rare collection of radioactive glass.

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  10. American Pickers Season 18 Episode 21 - Homestead Honey Hole
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #10 - Homestead Honey Hole

    S18:E21

    The Wolfe brothers tour a massive West Virginia homestead complete with an antique auto showroom; and in Texas, an ex-drag racer with a mountain of petroliana is in the mood to sell.

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  11. American Pickers Season 18 Episode 22 - Coal Gold
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    #11 - Coal Gold

    S18:E22

    In West Virginia, the Wolfe brothers pick a century-old soda shop that's frozen in time, and a Methodist minister and circus ringleader opens the doors to his eye-popping collection.

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  12. American Pickers Season 18 Episode 23 - Joyridin' Pick
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    #12 - Joyridin' Pick

    S18:E23

    A Maryland car fanatic opens the doors to his late father's massive collection; after Robbie takes a joyride back to the '70s, Mike revs up a retro British taxi

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  13. American Pickers Season 17 Episode 13 - Burlesque Queen
    4.0/10(1 votes)

    #13 - Burlesque Queen

    S17:E13

    In Illinois, Mike and Frank comb through a mind-blowing historic marina while in Kansas City, Danielle brokers a deal on the mother of all burlesque collections.

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  14. American Pickers Season 17 Episode 12 - Back Road Buys
    5.0/10(1 votes)

    #14 - Back Road Buys

    S17:E12

    Mike and Frank hit a down and dirty old-school pick in Illinois while Danielle and Robbie enjoy a high-speed joyride in a one-of-a-kind rat rod.

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  15. American Pickers Season 17 Episode 14 - Cruisin'
    5.0/10(1 votes)

    #15 - Cruisin'

    S17:E14

    Mike and Dave go hog wild for a former Minnesota car dealership that's now home to scores of dusty projects and a one-of-a-kind miniature cruise ship.

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  16. American Pickers Season 17 Episode 16 - Chopper King
    5.0/10(1 votes)

    #16 - Chopper King

    S17:E16

    A jaw-dropping Arizona property features antique motorbikes as far as the eye can see, and in Tennessee, an ultra-rare Zephyr gets a tire-blowing test drive.

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  17. American Pickers Season 18 Episode 16 - Racy Relics
    5.0/10(1 votes)

    #17 - Racy Relics

    S18:E16

    Mike and Jersey John fall hard for a grand South Carolina home; Danielle scores a few racy relics in Mississippi.

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  18. American Pickers Season 14 Episode 8 - The Mother Load
    5.1/10(19 votes)

    #18 - The Mother Load

    S14:E8

    Mike and Frank accept a special invite from Indiana’s Model-A Ford lady and fall hard for her ultra-rare barn-fresh Model-A tow truck.

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  19. American Pickers Season 14 Episode 7 - Rat Rod Rolls
    5.5/10(17 votes)

    #19 - Rat Rod Rolls

    S14:E7

    With a jam-packed farmhouse, killer barn, and rare rat rod Rolls Royce, a massive Ohio collection has mega-pick potential.

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  20. American Pickers Season 14 Episode 9 - Double Bubble Trouble
    5.8/10(16 votes)

    #20 - Double Bubble Trouble

    S14:E9

    Mike and Frank visit a hot rod mechanic with a super expensive collection of rare bubbletop cars.

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  21. American Pickers Season 5 Episode 14 - California Gold Mine
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #21 - California Gold Mine

    S5:E14

    Freestyling in Los Angeles, Mike and Frank tail a vintage steam car to an auto shop where they uncover an acre of unbelievable junk. Packed with oddball artifacts, the guys stumble upon a salvage yard turned prop shop. Later, the guys meet Cecil, a man who has built himself a rustic little Western town and filled it with amazing stuff.

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  22. American Pickers Season 5 Episode 15 - California Kustom
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #22 - California Kustom

    S5:E15

    Mike and Frank pay a visit to Grizzly Adams actor Dan Hagerty's treasure-filled California home. Mike and Frank get behind the wheel of the original Batmobile and drive off with a rare piece of television history. Later, the guys uncover a rare camel ride but owner Sean's prices are through the roof.

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  23. American Pickers Season 5 Episode 16 - Hometown Pickin'
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #23 - Hometown Pickin'

    S5:E16

    In Illinois, the guys follow a trail of junk and find themselves waist deep in Kenny's ragtag collection. He's got two massive hangars full of treasures but doesn't want to part with any of it. Later, they meet Dale whose stockpile has grown so large he keeps it in an old school. There the guys find a pair of muskets that could be centuries old. Then, in Mike's hometown of Joliet, the guys uncover one of the most eclectic collections they've ever seen.

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  24. American Pickers Season 5 Episode 17 - Cheap Pick
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #24 - Cheap Pick

    S5:E17

    The guys are blown away when legendary Cheap Trick guitarist Rick Nielsen opens the doors to his private rock'n'roll warehouse. Mike and Frank scour a log cabin village museum and go nuts for some cast iron erotica. John's Wisconsin property is packed with great stuff but he's attached to every single thing he's got.

    Director:Unknown
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  25. American Pickers Season 6 Episode 11 - Louisiana Purchase
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #25 - Louisiana Purchase

    S6:E11

    The guys are freestyling in Louisiana when Frank spots an alien spaceship emerging from an Airstream trailer. Later, Mike's honest approach wins over a tough-as-nails negotiator. A local historian owns an abandoned cotton town and all the treasures in it. Meanwhile, back in Iowa, Danielle prepares to unveil her secret renovation project.

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Moonshine and Motors" is the worst rated episode of "American Pickers". It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 7/13/2020. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Georgia Wonderland".